Jeff Cole

1 week ago | wwnytv.com | Jeff Cole

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - For the first time in a while - perhaps ever - the Watertown Police Department’s proposed budget is more than the city’s fire department. City PD is asking for $13 million in the 2025-26 proposed budget released a couple of weeks ago. The department is asking for 3 replacement vehicles to replace other high-mileage vehicles. It also wants to replace its special response team vehicle, which has significant mechanical issues, the department says.

1 week ago | fox29.com | Jeff Cole

CAMDEN, N.J. - Camden’s leadership and supporters of a community group say a cut in federal funding has threatened an anti-violence program credited with lowering crime. What we know: Chanting and waving signs, Camden activists marched along city streets in protest. Raising her voice, Maria Hernandez, working to end street violence, after she lost the father of her daughter 12 years ago in a shooting in front of their Centerville, Camden home.

1 week ago | fox29.com | Jeff Cole

UPLAND, Pa. - The Crozer-Chester Medical Center of Delaware County reached what its owner said would be its last day Friday as the last of its patients were being placed in other hospitals and local officials try to fill gaps in ambulance coverage. Farewell to Crozer: There was a party at the Crozer-Chester Hospital Friday. A tailgate of hugs and sorrow, of food and drink and of final goodbyes as the hospital nears the end of its long service in Delaware County.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jeff Cole

The BriefIt’s officially over for Crozer-Chester Medical Center as they officially closed Friday one week after Taylor Hospital closed. But, there is hope for the community as Delaware County announces funding has been secured for any service gaps expected. In the meantime, employees and the community put up a good fight and Friday was a day to honor those in the fight.

1 week ago | fox29.com | Jeff Cole

CAMDEN, N.J. - Camden public schools will impose deep cuts to close a multi-million-dollar budget deficit. Those losing their jobs will include teachers. What we know: Just over a decade ago, nearly 12,000 students attended the Camden public schools. That number has now dwindled to just under 6,000. Where have the students gone? To the alternative renaissance and charter schools now enrolling nearly 10,000 students. For the public schools, fewer students mean less staff.